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New From Moderncat Studio! Wall-Mounted Scratch Tower Lets Cats Scratch at Any Height
Since creating the original Moderncat Studio Scratch Tower, we’ve had lots of requests for a taller version. Some cats like to stretch out while they scratch and they need something tall. So, with the help of the team at Juggernaut Design, we developed a new wall-mounted version of our popular Scratch Tower. Now you can [...]
Continue reading...Elegant Inspiration for Re-purposing with Cats in Mind
14. January 2012
French designer Sinan Sigic of Atelier Hapax creates one-of-a-kind objects using recycled materials. This unique cat tree is made from an old lamp base wrapped with 444 meters of sisal rope. The base and shelf were added to give the cats a place to perch. Brilliant! I’m hitting the thrift stores this weekend to see [...]
Continue reading...Spoil Your Cat Not Your Style with Cat Convertibles
13. January 2012
Here’s a completely new combination of multi-function in designer cat products. Introducing Cat Convertibles, a new line of home furnishings that function for both you and your cat. The Cat Convertible Cabinet is the first piece in this line. When closed, it looks like a regular cabinet, however, the side panels open to reveal a [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Cattino Contemporary Cat Furniture
6. January 2012
You know I love multi-function, especially when it’s in a good looking product. I just came across this sleek kitty creation called Cattino. It’s a combo cat scratcher/bed/perch designed by Nathan Workman from Cincinnati, OH. Armed with a design degree, Nathan wanted to create a beautiful and functional piece of furniture for his cat Miss Trudy. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Sky Scratcher Architectural Cardboard Cat Scratching Post, Lend Your Support on Kickstarter!
14. December 2011
I love cat scratchers that have an architectural quality and The Sky Scratcher is a perfect example. This brand new concept for a cardboard cat scratching tower was developed by Mike Estes from Portland, Oregon. The Sky Climber measures a full 37″ tall and is a serious piece of sculpture that kitty can sink her [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Fat Tabby Tubes Modern Cat Homes
6. December 2011
Fat Tabby Tubes are fun little hideaways where kitty can scratch, hide, and play. Made with material samples from an interior design firm, each one is unique and made to order. Commercial grade carpet tiles are attached to a heavy duty cardboard tube that’s very lightweight. Measures 9″ x 10″ x 18″, the perfect size for kitty [...]
Continue reading...Pine Scratching Board from Catswall Design
3. December 2011
Here’s another great new product from Catswall Design. It’s a pine scratching board for kitties who like to scratch horizontally. Pine is a great material for scratching since it’s firm enough for claws to grip but soft enough not to be harmful. If you have cats that are already scratching the wood in your home, [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat December Giveaway: Canine Cat Scratcher from The Company of Pets
1. December 2011
Kitty is going to love this special December monthly giveaway! One lucky moderncat is going to get his or her own canine cat scratcher from The Company of Pets! The winner will get to scratch their way into the New Year with this fabulous, handcrafted sisal scratcher in the shape of a bull terrier. I [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Cocici Ultra-mod Designer Cat Furniture from the Czech Republic
14. November 2011
Introducing a gorgeous new line of modern cat furniture from Czech Republic-based design studio Cocici, meaning cat. The collection is designed by Pavla Šarounová and includes several beautiful beds and hideaway/scratcher combos. Exquisite details and top-quality materials are used to create cat furniture that will stand the test of time with features that cats will love. [...]
Continue reading...New From Cat Above: The ScratchPal Table
13. November 2011
Here’s a terrific space-saving idea from the folks at Cat Above! It’s the ScratchPal Table, a unique handcrafted side table with a ScratchPal cardboard scratcher built right in to the bottom. Brilliant! The table is perfect for use as a side table or night stand and is made of solid high-quality pine. Available unfinished or with [...]
Continue reading...DJ Kitteh In the House
11. November 2011
Kitty will be scratching and grooving with this hilarious DJ Cat Scratch Turntable. Measuring 15.25 inches long x 13.75 inches wide x 5.75 inches tall, the turntable is made entirely of cardboard that is partially or fully recycled. $34.99 from Perpetual Kid.
Continue reading...Does a Cat Scratcher Have to Look Like a Cat Scratcher?
8. November 2011
Here’s something kitty can really sink her claws into. It’s a neo-pop cat scratcher in the form of a bull terrier from The Company of Pets. So much more interesting than a plain cardboard square on the floor, don’t you think? Each scratcher is handmade using sisal and manila rope and non-toxic glues. Available directly [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat November Giveaway: Washboard Scratcher from PDL Cat
1. November 2011
This month PDL Cat is offering one of their gorgeous Washboard Scratchers for the monthly giveaway! This new line of eco-friendly cat furniture is handcrafted in Phoenix, Arizona using bamboo plywood. The Washboard Scratcher is perfect for kitties who prefer to scratch horizontally. This scratcher is hand finished with natural oil and it has non-skid [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Catpod! WINNER’S CHOICE!
26. September 2011
The nice folks at Catpods sent us an Original Catpod to test and, boy, was everyone excited to check it out! It’s really sturdy and weighs enough that it doesn’t move around, at least on the carpet. The cardboard is very dense and so far has stood-up to some serious scratching. And I love that [...]
Continue reading...New Modern Cardboard Cat Scratcher from CutSouth Design
24. September 2011
Here’s a great example of a new cat scratcher that may have been influenced by another design (the Moderncat Studio Wave Lounge), however the designer took the concept and really made it their own. This new modern cat scratcher is from Etsy seller CutSouth Design. It’s very cool and looks durable as well as stylish. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing PDL Cat: Handcrafted Sustainable Modern Cat Scratchers
16. September 2011
There’s a new player in the modern cat furniture world and so far I love what I see. PDL Cat designs handcrafted modern cat furnishings, and they just launched with a collection of gorgeous eco-friendly scratchers. These beauties are made with sustainable bamboo plywood and hand finished with natural oil. The scratching surface is all [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a ScratchPal™ No-mess Cardboard Scratcher from CatAbove
6. September 2011
Kitties love to scratch cardboard, but you don’t love vacuuming all the time. Well, the ScratchPal™ no-mess cardboard cat scratcher puts an end to that. This patent-pending design keeps all those cardboard flakes from scattering on the floor by containing them in a sturdy, raised wooden box. The high sides of the box also give [...]
Continue reading...Better Refills for Your Boots & Barkley Cardboard Scratcher
23. August 2011
So, I’ve been testing out the Boots & Barkley knock-off of the Moderncat Studio Scratch Tower and, as expected, their cheap cardboard is just that — cheap. Check out this comparison of the original Scratch Tower — one that has been in regular use for approximately 1 year — versus the B&B knock-off after just [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Catpods: Eco-friendly Feline Furniture That’s Built to Last
22. August 2011
Here’s a brand new find from a US-based manufacturer who’s committed to the health and safety of your cat, as well as the environment. Introducing Catpods, a collection of sturdy cardboard cat furniture that’s made right here in the USA. Catpods are created by Green Cat Industries using industrial strength corrugated cardboard and non-toxic water [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat August Giveaway: The Ultimate Wave Lounge from Moderncat Studio
1. August 2011
This month’s giveaway is from none other than Moderncat Studio, and one lucky kitty is going to be in heaven on his or her new Ultimate Wave Lounge! This huge cardboard scratcher has a wavy texture that kitties love to nap on, plus the extra durable, dense cardboard can withstand endless scratching. Plus, the winner [...]
Continue reading...Boots & Barkley Knocks-off Moderncat Studio Scratch Tower
29. July 2011
knock-off \ˈnäk-ˌȯf\ noun a copy that sells for less than the original; broadly : a copy or imitation of someone or something popular Merriam-Webster . . . Well, we’ve been knocked off. Boots & Barkley, the store brand of pet products at Target, just released their new corrugated cardboard scratching post. Look familiar? It’s a [...]
Continue reading...Announcing Three New Cat Power Tower Models
24. July 2011
Cat Power Tower just released three new models that are all variations on their popular original design. This cat tower has the most entertainment features you’ve ever seen, and now you can choose just the right combination for your cat. The original Cat Power Tower includes a Hunting Hole platform, a Power Platform with revolving [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Crash Pad from Cats&Pods
10. July 2011
Get ready to blast off into space when you see this! It’s a new modern cat hideaway from London-based cat furniture design studio Cats&Pods. This is the first piece in their line of modern cat furniture. Made of birch plywood and lined with soft felt, The Crash Pad looks like a futuristic kitty dream house. [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win an Easy Life Snuggle Scratch & Rest from Petstages! Two Winners!
27. June 2011
A couple of weeks ago I introduced this snazzy cardboard lounge from Petstages. It’s the Easy Life Snuggle Scratch and Rest, a unique cardboard cat scratcher/lounger with a raised bowl shape that appears to be a cat magnet. Today we’re giving away two of these awesome loungers to a couple of lucky readers! To enter [...]
Continue reading...Brawny Cat Inventory Clearance Promotion! Big Discount on Scratch’n Slumber® Lounges
19. June 2011
Brawny Cat is offering an exclusive discount just for Moderncat readers! This is your chance to get select models of the Big Baby Scratch’n Slumber® Ultimate Cat Scratch Lounge at reduced prices! The B’Tweener, measuring 26″ wide and 16″ deep, regularly $167, is just $139 The Big Baby Jr., measuring 22″ wide and 23″ deep, [...]
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29. January 2012
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